What is Music Therapy?
What is Music Therapy?
Music therapy is a clinical and evidence-based practice of music interventions to accomplish individualized non-musical goals within a therapeutic relationship. The exploration of how music can improve quality of life, communication skills, cognitive skills, social skills, motor skills, emotional skills, and sensory skills is a key component of what makes music therapy unique.
What Populations are Served?
- Children and adults with intellectual and developmental delays
- Early childhood
- Individuals struggling with mental health
- Older adults and memory care
- School systems
- Individuals of all abilities
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About Magic City Music Therapy
Services
At Magic City Music Therapy, a variety of music therapy services are offered and tailored to meet the needs of individuals of all ages and abilities. From one-on-one sessions to group sessions, Magic City Music Therapy provides a supportive environment for individuals to express their true selves through music. Magic City Music Therapy provides music therapy services in Birmingham, Alabama and surrounding areas.
Mariana Issa, MT-BC
Mariana earned her Bachelor of Arts in Music (Voice) from the University of Montevallo and received her music therapy education at the University of Alabama. She completed her internship at a local private practice, Music Therapy Milestones, where she had the opportunity to enhance her skills and work with a variety of populations. In addition to being a Board Certified Music Therapist, Mariana is a Developmental Specialist in Early Intervention and a certified Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Music Therapist (NICU-MT). Mariana loves how music therapy builds connections and supports a wide range of goals across all ages and abilities. She finds great joy in seeing individuals reach milestones and express joy through music therapy!